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Wefood Cacao Nibs Calories
Raw cacao nibs, high in fiber and magnesium, rich in antioxidants
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Wefood Cacao Nibs (10 g) has 48 calories. That works out to 475 calories per 100 g. It contains 3 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Wefood Cacao Nibs Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 10 g
48
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
3g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
4.3g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 9% · Fat 70%
Wefood Cacao Nibs nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (10 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Wefood Cacao Nibs?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 10 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 3 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 5 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 15 g | 71 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 20 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 50 g | 238 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 475 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 100 g | 475 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 120 g | 570 kcal |
Calculated from 475 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wefood Cacao Nibs
What are Wefood Cacao Nibs?
Wefood Cacao Nibs are small pieces of cacao beans. Unlike cocoa powder or chocolate, they retain a crunchy texture and an intense cacao flavor, with little sweetness. They are commonly sprinkled over foods or mixed into recipes.
What do Wefood Cacao Nibs taste like?
Wefood Cacao Nibs taste intensely chocolaty but are more bitter and less sweet than chocolate. Their crunchy texture is noticeable, so they add a firm bite rather than the smooth, melting quality of chocolate.
How can you use Wefood Cacao Nibs?
Add Wefood Cacao Nibs to smoothie bowls, cereal, yogurt, or homemade trail mix for a crunchy cacao flavor. You can also mix them into batters or sprinkle them over desserts just before serving.
How are Wefood Cacao Nibs different from chocolate chips?
Wefood Cacao Nibs are chopped cacao beans, while chocolate chips are made with added ingredients such as sugar and usually taste much sweeter. Nibs stay crunchy and bitter, so they do not behave like sweet chocolate chips in recipes.
Do Wefood Cacao Nibs melt?
No, Wefood Cacao Nibs do not melt like chocolate chips because they are small pieces of cacao bean rather than formulated chocolate. They may soften during baking, but you should not expect them to turn into a smooth, melted coating.
Can you bake with Wefood Cacao Nibs?
Yes, you can fold Wefood Cacao Nibs into brownies, cookies, muffins, or bread dough. They add crunchy, bittersweet cacao notes, but they will not provide the sweetness or melting texture of chocolate chips.
Are Wefood Cacao Nibs raw?
Yes, Wefood Cacao Nibs are described as raw cacao nibs. You can eat them straight from the pack or add them to food without cooking; their strong, slightly bitter flavor pairs well with naturally sweet ingredients.
Do Wefood Cacao Nibs contain caffeine?
Yes, Wefood Cacao Nibs naturally contain some caffeine as well as theobromine. The amount can vary, but people sensitive to stimulants may prefer to avoid eating them close to bedtime.
How should you store Wefood Cacao Nibs after opening?
Store Wefood Cacao Nibs in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keeping moisture out helps preserve their crisp texture and prevents them from picking up other odors.
Can you make cacao powder from Wefood Cacao Nibs?
You can grind Wefood Cacao Nibs, but a home blender may not produce fine, dry cacao powder. As the nibs are ground, their natural fat can turn them into a thick cacao paste, so use cocoa powder when a recipe needs a fine powder.
Wefood Cacao Nibs Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
0.8µg · 3% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B3
0.15mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Manganese
0.23mg · 10% DV
Magnesium
27mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
37mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
66mg · 2% DV
Sodium
0.5mg · 0% DV
Wefood Cacao Nibs Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Wefood Cacao Nibs
To burn the 48 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (10 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Wefood Cacao Nibs?
Wefood Cacao Nibs are small pieces of cacao bean, the seed inside the fruit of the tropical cacao tree. They have the concentrated flavour of cacao without the sweetness of a chocolate bar, and their crisp texture makes them easy to sprinkle over other foods.
Their taste is pleasantly bitter and slightly roasted. Add them to porridge, yoghurt, cereal or homemade granola, or use them in baking; they also make a crunchy topping for smoothie bowls. In cacao-growing regions they are used in local foods and drinks, while elsewhere they are a handy way to bring cacao flavour to everyday breakfasts and desserts.
They provide fibre and magnesium, with 11 g of fibre per 100 g. Pair a small spoonful with fruit or something creamy to balance the bitterness, and adjust the amount to taste.
How Nutritious Is Wefood Cacao Nibs?
Nutrient density
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Wefood Cacao Nibs Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Wefood Cacao Nibs Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Wefood Cacao Nibs Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Wefood Cacao Nibs Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12:1).
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